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Justin Kern

Partner at DCVC Bio

Half Moon Bay, California

Overview 

Justin Kern is a Partner at DCVC Bio in Half Moon Bay, California, with a background in biochemistry, microbiology, and biotechnology. He has held leadership roles and board positions in various companies, including Elo Life Systems and OzoneBio, showcasing his expertise in AgTech and Health IT sectors. Kern's career highlights include serving as Chairman at Elo Life Systems and being a Partner at ACCELR8, demonstrating his leadership and strategic decision-making skills in the biotechnology and agribusiness industries.

Work Experience 

  • Partner

    2024 - Current

  • Chairman

    2021

Elo Life Systems is a biotechnology company that focuses on human health and wellness through food.

Raised $56,492,770.00 from Novo Holdings, DCVC Bio, Alexandria Venture Investments, Hanwha Next Generation Opportunity Fund, Accelr8, DCVC Bio, Novo Holdings and Accelr8.

  • Board Member

    2023 - 2024

  • Board Observer

    2023 - 2024

Beta Hatch industrializes the production of insects as a sustainable protein for animal feed.

Raised $41,529,454.00 from Innova Memphis.

  • Board Member

    2022 - 2024

The ISH Food Company produces sustainable and healthy plant-based food.

Raised $5,000,000.00 from Stray Dog Capital and Accelr8.

  • Partner

    2021 - 2024

Accelr8 is an impact fund that seeks to invest in companies that accelerates the reduction and sequestration of greenhouse gases.

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2021

Urban Farmer Foods is known for delicious tasting and healthy, all-natural frozen foods can be a tricky proposition.

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2021

    https://www.agbitech.com/

AgBiTech is a agriculture technology that creates and delivers commercial food products.

  • Board Member

    2017 - 2021

    http://www.spearheadinternational.com/

  • Director

    2016 - 2021

    https://www.paineschwartz.com/

Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm specializing in sustainable food chain investing.

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